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Hail history for Miami County, IN

Miami County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 10, 2020.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 1.75″ golf ball June 10, 2020

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 88 since 1976
1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 1.75 golf ball · June 10, 2020
Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Miami County

1 Jan 1 Feb 7 Mar 15 Apr 20 May 20 Jun 12 Jul 10 Aug Sep 1 Oct 1 Nov Dec

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Miami County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.75″ Golf ball
1.0″ Quarter
0.88″ Nickel
0.88″ Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Miami County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

· 1.0″ (quarter)

Video on Facebook shows hail, ranging from dime to quarter-size.

· 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency management officials reported a spotter observed golf-ball size hail at the corner of US-31 and county road 400 South.

· 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of US-31 and US-24.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Miami County

Has it ever hailed in Miami County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Miami County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Miami County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Miami County, IN is April 22, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Miami County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 10, 2020. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Indiana hail history

All 92 Indiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.